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Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Painting and Decorating Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day. Over 35 weeks, you'll cover the practical and theoretical skills needed to work in the painting and decorating trade, from surface preparation and paint application to wallpapering and finishing techniques. The course also prepares you for the demands of working on construction sites. Attention to detail and a high standard of work are expected throughout.

Who this course is for

Do you have an artistic side? Do you want to do something more practical with your painting skills? Do you want to be a qualified Painter and Decorator and offer a great quality service? If so, this course is for you.

This course covers practical and theoretical elements of Painting and Decorating, giving you the skills and knowledge to progress in the industry. It also offers support as you prepare to work in the construction industry.

Our expectations of you are high and attention to detail is really important.

During the course, you'll study:

  • Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
  • Principles of Building Construction
  • Information and communication
  • Preparing surfaces for decoration
  • Applying Standard Papers to Walls and Ceilings
  • Producing Specialist Finishes for Decorative Work
  • Erecting and Dismantling Access Equipment and Work Platforms
  • Creating and Applying Colour

Entry requirements

You'll need to have completed a Level 1 Painting & Decorating programme or have good knowledge of both theoretical and practical skills and will ideally have experience using both hand and power tools.

You'll also need to have GCSEs in Maths and English (minimum Grade 2 or equivalent). You will asked to pass a trade test as well as a literacy and numeracy test. You'll also need to attend an interview and provide a reference (from an employer or recent school/college report).

What you will learn

  • You'll prepare surfaces correctly for painting and decorating work.
  • You'll apply paint and coatings using a range of tools and techniques.
  • You'll hang wallpaper and other decorative wall coverings.
  • You'll work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
  • You'll understand materials, their properties, and when to use them.
  • You'll develop the accuracy and attention to detail that employers expect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes hands-on tasks where you demonstrate decorating skills to set standards, alongside written or knowledge-based assessments covering the theory behind the trade. Lincoln College will assess your work throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Painter and decorator. Work independently or for a contractor on residential and commercial projects.
  • Decorating operative. Site-based painting and finishing work for construction firms.
  • Maintenance painter. Ongoing decorating and upkeep for housing associations or facilities teams.
  • Self-employed decorator. Run your own painting and decorating business.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Painting and Decorating. The next step for experienced decorators, and the qualification linked to a CSCS skilled-worker card.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in Construction. Useful if you plan to work on larger construction sites.
  • CSCS Card. Once you hold the relevant NVQ, you can apply for a CSCS card, which many site employers require.
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